Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Anticholinesterase poisoning
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 35-year-old-woman who has difficulty breathing. Physical examination reveals a lethargic and diaphoretic adult female with bilateral pinpoint pupils and watering from the eyes. Can you figure it out? A…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Altered Mental State After “Over-the-counter pain reliever” and Prescription Hydrocodone-acetaminophen
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 50-year-old man who took hydrocodone-acetaminophen for his knee pain. He has a history of chronic lower back pain and chronic alcohol use. His partner reported he was less responsive several hours after taking the medication. Can you…
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Strategies to Help Students Stay on Track During Winter Break
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There’s no doubt that time away from school is a welcome change during winter break, but it can also hamper a student’s progress once they return to their coursework. Here are five tips for educators to keep students engaged during the winter break. Winter break is an exciting time for…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Activating N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 24-year-old-man showing aggression. Urine toxicology confirms the use of a drug that exerts its effects by binding to and activating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. Can you figure it out? A…
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Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Year 1 of Medical School
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Going to medical school is a huge transition for every new student. We’re here to help make it a bit smoother for you with a selection of tips on developing good habits from the start, how to choose the best extracurricular activities for your goals, and what you need to…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Purulent Eye Discharge
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A 3-day-old infant with purulent eye discharge likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. Learn why ophthalmic erythromycin is the preventive treatment of choice for newborns.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Stimulant Intoxication and Withdrawal
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 35-year-old-man who has a temperature is 100°F (37.7 °C), pulse is 117 bpm, respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 177/90 mmHg. The patient…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Meniere Disease
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 37-year-old woman who has had multiple episodes of dizziness lasting between 20 minutes to several hours. These episodes are associated with ringing in the left ear. Can you figure…
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17 Women to Inspire You During Women in Medicine Month
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Let’s celebrate the innovative movers and shakers making a difference in healthcare during Women in Medicine Month by highlighting these seventeen amazing women making their mark on the industry. For centuries, women have been making strides toward social progress while changing the face of healthcare. Today, they’re nearly 80% of the world’s healthcare professionals,…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Refractive Errors
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 21-year-old man who has noticed some difficulty reading textbooks or viewing text on his laptop screen. Can you figure it out? A 21-year-old man presents to his primary care…
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Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective
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Read about living with Illness Anxiety Disorder, the impact of chronic health fears, and the critical role of empathy in medical care.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. Can you figure it out? A 31-year-old woman comes to her physician for evaluation of recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. She works as a lawyer…
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Women in Healthcare in 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers [Infographic]
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Women have been actively involved in healthcare for centuries, nursing their families and communities through every type of illness imaginable. We’ve taken a look at the latest statistics about women in healthcare to discover where women are excelling, where they’re underrepresented, and some key areas for growth and change during Women…
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The Past, Present, and Bright Future of Women in Healthcare
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Learn more about the pioneering women in medicine, their impact on healthcare, challenges faced, and the ongoing push for gender equality and leadership roles.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sheehan Syndrome
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 34-year-old woman with an inability to breastfeed her baby. Can you figure it out? A 34-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 1, comes to the clinic due to an inability to…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Adrenal Insufficiency
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man who has recently immigrated from Vietnam. He experiences worsening fatigue and decreasing exercise tolerance. Can you figure it out? A 56-year-old man presents to his primary care…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Prolactinoma
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman with amenorrhea and white discharge from her breasts. Can you figure it out? A 25-year-old woman comes to her primary care physician because of a six-month history of amenorrhea. The patient previously had regular menstrual cycles at…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Increased Urination and Thirst
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 33-year-old man with increased urination and constant thirst. Can you figure it out? A 33-year-old man comes to the emergency department because of increased urination and constant thirst despite drinking…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroid Surgery Complications
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Enhance your USMLE® Step 1 exam preparation with a clinical case. A patient develops voice changes after thyroid surgery. Learn which nerve injury is most likely and how it presents clinically.
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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors
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Explore key strategies for medical students to enhance learning, maintain wellness, and leverage mentorship for academic and professional success from SDN’s Laura Turner.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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An 18-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with nausea and flank pain. Explore the key lab findings and learn which electrolyte is vital to replenish in this DKA case.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Excessive Fatigue and Constipation
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 41-year-old woman with excessive fatigue and constipation. Can you figure it out? A 41-year-old woman comes to the physician complaining of excessive fatigue for the last 2 weeks. She…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fatigue and Progressive Dyspnea
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 72-year-old man with fatigue and progressive dyspnea. Physical examination shows 3+ edema in the lower extremities and hepatomegaly. Can you figure it out? A 72-year-old man is brought to…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Episode of Syncope
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 75-year-old man who lost consciousness for one minute following an episode of syncope two days ago. Can you figure out in which area cardiac auscultation will most likely reveal a…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Dyspnea on Exertion and Fatigue
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 68-year-old woman complaining of dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and chest pain. Past medical history includes carcinoma of the breast. Can you figure this one out? A 68-year-old woman…
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At Least Humor Is a Mature Defense Mechanism: An Unqualified Guide to USMLE® Step 1 Anxiety
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Today on the Osmosis blog, former Osmosis Health Leaders Initiative member Kayla Hicks shares a humorous account of how she dealt with board exam stress leading up to her USMLE Step 1 exam. Studying for Step 1. You’ve been at it for weeks, using every medical education tool imaginable, and…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Altered Mental State
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Analyze Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics in a critically ill patient with elevated PCWP and SVR, low cardiac index, and low SvO2. What’s the cause?
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Finding Summer Research Opportunities
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In this blog, Christina talks about summer research opportunities. She offers some tips about how to prepare for it and how to look for a research program that will be the right one for you. Research isn’t for everyone, and in the end, there are tons of medical school students…
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OMM Question of the Day: OA HVLA
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Today’s OMM question involves a 35-year-old woman with pain radiating down from the bottom of her skull toward her lower neck. How would you set up for HVLA to the occipitoatlantal joint in this patient? A 35-year-old woman presents to your clinic for one week of moderately severe pain radiating…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Shortness of Breath
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 73-year-old woman with shortness of breath. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type II diabetes mellitus. Can you figure it out? A 73-year-old…